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Scraping by on Scrap Metal
Hard times are spurring an increase in scrap metal scavenging.
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Chief's Concerns Over Wall Covering
A city fire chief is sounding the alarm over a building material he believes holds an "inherent danger."
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Getting the Most Out of Compost
New Yorkers are getting an education in composting, thanks to a city program.
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Students Go to the Well for Uganda
Students at a Manhattan public school are raising money to help build wells in Uganda.
Sun Rising on Careers in Solar Energy
The Center for Sustainable Energy offers training in solar power conversion. Students include traditional electricians.
Tough Times for Holiday Toy Drives
Donations are down at Toys for Tots amid the recession. Meanwhile, one local educator is struggling to find holiday gifts for 600 children in Brooklyn homeless shelters.
Composer Creates a New Beat
Arthur Kampela's new work calls for Philharmonic musicians to play their instruments in unorthodox ways – including using a chopstick on a cello.
Flu Shot in the Arm for Asthmatic Kids
Doctors urge that children with asthma be vaccinated against the H1N1 flu with a shot – and not the nasal vaccine administered to most youngsters.